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  • Mathematical Notations

    by Dirk Schlimm ...
    Series series Elements in the Philosophy of Mathematics
    This Element lays the foundation, introduces a framework, and sketches the program for a systematic study of mathematical notations. It is written for everyone who is curious about the world of symbols that surrounds us, in particular researchers and students in philosophy, history, cognitive science, and mathematics education. The main characteristics of mathematical notations are introduced and ... Read more

    $20.49 USD

  • Influencing Powerful People : Engage and Command the Attention of the Decision-Makers to Get What You Need to Succeed

    by Dirk Schlimm ...
    Influence the Influencers in Your Life"I've known Dirk Schlimm for years, and observed with admiration his ability to work effectively with powerful people while sustaining his own core values. His topic is important, and his experience has given him a deep practical wisdom."--Jim Collins, author, Good to Great"For every 'powerful person' who has influenced history, there are three or four people ... Read more

    $28.79 USD

  • Research in History and Philosophy of Mathematics

    The CSHPM 2019-2020 Volume

    Edited by Maria Zack, Dirk Schlimm ...
    Series series Mathematics and Statistics (R0)
    This volume contains eleven papers that have been collected by the Canadian Society for History and Philosophy of Mathematics/Société canadienne d’histoire et de philosophie des mathématiques. It showcases rigorously-reviewed contemporary scholarship on an interesting variety of topics in the history and philosophy of mathematics, as well as the teaching of the history of mathematics. Topics ... Read more

    $170.99 USD

  • Research in History and Philosophy of Mathematics

    The CSHPM 2018 Volume

    Edited by Maria Zack, Dirk Schlimm ...
    Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
    This volume contains ten papers that have been collected by the Canadian Society for History and Philosophy of Mathematics/Société canadienne d’histoire et de philosophie des mathématiques. It showcases rigorously-reviewed contemporary scholarship on an interesting variety of topics in the history and philosophy of mathematics from the seventeenth century to the modern era.The volume begins with ... Read more

    $89.09 USD

  • Research in History and Philosophy of Mathematics

    The CSHPM 2016 Annual Meeting in Calgary, Alberta

    Edited by Maria Zack, Dirk Schlimm ...
    Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
    This volume contains fourteen papers that were presented at the 2016 Annual Meeting of the Canadian Society for History and Philosophy of Mathematics/La Société Canadienne d’Histoire et de Philosophie des Mathématiques, held at the University of Calgary in Alberta, Canada.In addition to showcasing rigorously reviewed modern scholarship on an interesting variety of topics in the history and ... Read more

    $98.09 USD

  • Research in History and Philosophy of Mathematics

    The CSHPM 2017 Annual Meeting in Toronto, Ontario

    Edited by Maria Zack, Dirk Schlimm ...
    Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
    This volume contains thirteen papers that were presented at the 2017 Annual Meeting of the Canadian Society for History and Philosophy of Mathematics/Société canadienne d’histoire et de philosophie des mathématiques, which was held at Ryerson University in Toronto. It showcases rigorously reviewed modern scholarship on an interesting variety of topics in the history and philosophy of mathematics ... Read more

    $89.99 USD

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  • The Geometry of Meaning

    Semantics Based on Conceptual Spaces

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  • Fashionable Nonsense

    Postmodern Intellectuals' Abuse of Science

    by Alan Sokal, Jean Bricmont ...
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  • The Seven Pillars of Statistical Wisdom

    by Stephen M. Stigler ...
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    The Pleasures of Mathematics

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